Associations between nature exposure and health: a review of the evidence
There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
The effects of forest bathing on psychological well‐being: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Globally, around half (55%) of the population live in fast‐paced urban settings
where many people find it challenging to manage their stress and respond to crises with a …
where many people find it challenging to manage their stress and respond to crises with a …
[HTML][HTML] Climate anxiety: What predicts it and how is it related to climate action?
As scientific evidence of the severity of climate change increases, there are indications that
this represents a significant psychological burden in the form of climate anxiety on the …
this represents a significant psychological burden in the form of climate anxiety on the …
[HTML][HTML] Perceived biodiversity, sound, naturalness and safety enhance the restorative quality and wellbeing benefits of green and blue space in a neotropical city
Urban land cover expansion and human population growth are accelerating worldwide. This
is resulting in the loss and degradation of green and blue spaces (eg parks, waterways …
is resulting in the loss and degradation of green and blue spaces (eg parks, waterways …
Effectiveness and active ingredients of social prescribing interventions targeting mental health: a systematic review
Objective This study aims to establish the effectiveness and active ingredients of UK-based
social prescribing interventions targeting mental health and well-being outcomes. Design …
social prescribing interventions targeting mental health and well-being outcomes. Design …
[HTML][HTML] What is the impact of nature on human health? A sco** review of the literature
Background The burden of non-communicable diseases (including poor mental health) is
increasing, and some practitioners are turning to nature to provide the solution. Nature …
increasing, and some practitioners are turning to nature to provide the solution. Nature …
[HTML][HTML] Social prescribing: systematic review of the effectiveness of psychosocial community referral interventions in primary care
Methods: We performed a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of interventional
studies of community referral interventions focused on facilitating psychosocial support. We …
studies of community referral interventions focused on facilitating psychosocial support. We …
[HTML][HTML] BIO-WELL: the development and validation of a human wellbeing scale that measures responses to biodiversity
The evidence linking nature and human wellbeing is compelling. Yet, there is a lack of
understanding regarding which aspects of nature contribute to wellbeing and the role …
understanding regarding which aspects of nature contribute to wellbeing and the role …
Nature and human well-being: a systematic review of empirical evidence from nature-based interventions
A Silva, M Matos, M Gonçalves - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
There is a growing body of knowledge that underlines the role of nature on human well-
being, with an increase in the number of studies that report data on this topic in recent years …
being, with an increase in the number of studies that report data on this topic in recent years …
Therapeutic community gardening as a green social prescription for mental ill-health: impact, barriers, and facilitators from the perspective of multiple stakeholders
The UK government has invested£ 5.77 million in green social prescribing to prevent and
tackle mental ill-health. Therapeutic community gardening, one type of green social …
tackle mental ill-health. Therapeutic community gardening, one type of green social …